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Tissue expander configured for drug delivery

US8167836B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 8, 2010
Grant dateMay 1, 2012
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Expiry dateDec 8, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2025/105
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A device includes a tissue expanding portion and an enclosure positioned on a surface of the tissue expanding portion. The enclosure includes an enclosure wall and a drug formulation pocket defined by the enclosure wall. A solid drug formulation that includes a drug is housed within the drug formulation pocket.

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